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PSD Summer University kicks off today in Castelo de Vide

The 22nd edition of the PSD Summer University begins with a speech by Hugo Soares in Castelo de Vide.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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PSD Summer University kicks off today in Castelo de Vide — Photo: José Goulão from Lisbon, Portugal · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The PSD Summer University starts today in Castelo de Vide, in the Portalegre district. This is the 22nd edition of the initiative, aimed at the political training of young people.

The event will feature various political figures throughout the week. Among the guests are former presidential candidate Luís Marques Mendes and former CDS-PP leader Paulo Portas.

Additionally, João Soares, former mayor of Lisbon and member of the Socialist Party, will be present. The PSD Summer University serves as a platform where diverse personalities from the political world can interact with the young participants.

According to reports, the event will be opened by Hugo Soares, who is the Secretary-General and parliamentary leader of the PSD. His speech is scheduled for today, marking the start of the activities.

This edition promises to tackle relevant themes for political training, although specific details of the program have not been disclosed in the available news summaries.

The Summer University is an initiative aimed at promoting debate and political empowerment among young people, reflecting the importance of active participation in the political sphere.

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